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Why Indian-origin FBI director Kash Patel was removed as acting ATF chief

Indian-origin FBI director Kash Patel has been removed as the acting head of the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives (ATF), weeks after being given the post alongside his role as FBI director. The White House confirmed army secretary Daniel Driscoll as his replacement. His removal, though confirmed by the Justice Department, was not […]

Kash Patel: Kash Patel removed as acting ATF chief, replaced by Army secretary Daniel Driscoll

File photo: FBI Director Kash Patel (Picture credit: ANI) FBI Director Kash Patel has been quietly removed as acting director of the bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and replaced by US Army secretary Daniel Driscoll, in a leadership shuffle that was not publicly disclosed by the justice department, news agency Reuters reported.Patel, […]

‘There’s a permanent government’: NYC mayor Eric Adams believes in the ‘deep state’ theory

New York City mayor Eric Adams said he believes the “deep state” exists, claiming there is a “permanent government” in the United States that operates beyond the control of elected officials.Speaking on the Flagrant podcast hosted by Andrew Schulz on Wednesday, Adams said, “I don’t want to sound [like a] conspiracy theor[ist], but there’s a […]

Why House Democrat want Kash Patel and FBI to investigate Elon Musk | World News

FBI Director Kash Patel, joined at right by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, answers questions as the Senate Intelligence Committee holds its worldwide threats hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington. AP/PTI Rep. Jamie Raskin is calling on FBI Director Kash Patel to investigate what he describes as Elon Musk’s “extensive” and “startling” ties to […]

Indian-origin FBI chief Kash Patel shares article on how Hindu upbringing shaped his worldview | World News

Kashyap “Kash” Patel, the Indian-origin lawyer and recently appointed FBI Director under Donald Trump, has publicly embraced his cultural roots, sharing an article on social media that highlights how his Hindu upbringing has shaped his worldview, values, and leadership style. The post, which has since gone viral among Indian-American and pro-MAGA circles, provides a rare […]

ATF workforce faces major cut as FBI chief Kash Patel plans to move 1,000 agents

US FBI Director Kash Patel, who also serves as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, plans to move as many as 1,000 ATF agents to the FBI, reducing the ATF’s agent workforce by over one-third. This reduction will affect the ATF, an organisation that has faced opposition from gun rights […]

Kash Patel: Donald Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel targeted by Iranian hackers | World News

Indian-American lawyer Kash Patel, selected by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead the federal bureau of investigation (FBI), was recently informed by the bureau that he was the target of an Iranian hacking operation, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. Hackers likely gained access to some of Patel’s communications.Alex Pfeiffer, Trump’s transition spokesman, declined […]